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Weekend Round Up - 15th and 16th December

Things are starting to quieten down in the run up to Christmas but we've rounded up the best of what's on. Have a great weekend and don't forget to check out our Bumper Christmas Round Up which features all of the best things going on over the holidays.

Saturday

The Bohemia - fab new pub in North Finchley is having a family day with Father Christmas and his reindeer from 11am.

There is a Christmas Fair in Muswell Hill at the Birchwood Centre. There will be home made cakes, gifts and activities and face painting for children. 1-4pm, entry £2 for adults, children go free.

Sunday

Museum of London has an opportunity for children to 'meet' Charles Dickens and hear about some of his books. For ages 5+ at 1, 2 and 3pm. FREE. There is also a traditional Victorian Santa's Grotto at the Museum (pictured above).

Head along to Gracelands Yard in Queens Park for a Christmas Sunday Crafternoon 2-4pm where children aged 5-12 can make iPod cases, charm necklaces and more

There's a unique opportunit to see Dickens' A Christmas Carol brought to life at the disused Victorian theatre in Alexandra Palace at 3.30pm. Tickets are £8 and include a glass of mulled wine.

Sleeping Beauty on Ice comes to Alexandra Palace from 14th-16th - see the traditional panto brought to life on the ice.

Museum of Childhood has events all weekend on Christmas Crafts and Seasonal Stories - Find out how families celebrated Christmas 100 years ago! Enjoy a
creative re-telling of The Nutcracker and make seasonal decorations. See more details here. A great place for when the weather is cold.

There are Christmas Concerts on Saturday and Sunday at RAF Museum, Hendon at 2.30pm.